Medical Records Specialists   29-2072

Health Science
promising occupation

Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

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Occupation Details

Location

Region 5

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

14.73% growth rate
12 annual job openings

Wage Range

$22/hour 18.96 22.06 50th percentile 29.13

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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